J.M. Snyder

City planner Remy McIntosh is looking forward to spending the holidays with his lover, architect Lane Anders. For the past six months, he’s been planning the perfect getaway -- two weeks in a forest cabin at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains. Remy also has a special gift he can't wait to give Lane on Christmas Day: a wedding ring. But Remy's ex-wife changes her Christmas plans at the last minute, and asks him to take care of their eight-year-old son, Braeden. Remy loves spending time with his son, but balks at the idea of taking a child along on vacation. The main problem is that Braden has never met Lane, and doesn't know his father is gay. Lane is ready to take his relationship with Remy to the next level, and has a secret Christmas gift of his own. Having a young boy along will put a crimp in their plans, to be sure, but Lane wants to be a part of every aspect of Remy's life, and that includes Braden. How will Braden deal with meeting the "other man" in his father's life? What happens when Remy’s romantic holiday for two must also include his son?

Just the Three of Us

Which, in Remy’s mind, meant the two of them twined naked in the sheets of their bed. But first things first. A little foreplay in front of the fire, perhaps. Some hugging, some kissing, some more wine.


Remy brought the bottle with him from the kitchen. Lane was already settled on the end of the couch closest to the Christmas tree. He stared into the flames in the hearth and nursed what remained of his wine. Coming over to him, Remy held out the bottle and said, “Let me top you off.”


“Calling dibs on a position already?” Lane joked. “And here I was thinking it was my turn to top you.”


Chapter 44